Thread: Roof Rack Recommendations

Tote, I have a question for you about the Front Runner tracks you installed.

Do you know the relative 'size' of the track compared to the standard LR3 tracks? The reason I'm interested is that I want to get the FR rack and use their supplied tracks, then fit some Yakima landing pads and control towers to the tracks. I then want to attach these with appropriate clamps to the FR rack to effectively make a quick release system (like nwoods did on his LR3 with some Thule towers). I've tried to get the info from Front Runner themselves, but no luck yet. Yakima do an LR3 system, but I don't know if the track width is compatible. Any info you could provide would be most appreciated.

Cheers.

Do the Rhino tracks bolt down in the 6 LR points? I have a roof rack with the rear mounting position above the LR point. I don't want to rivet anything to the roof.
Does anyone have a part No for the Rhino tracks (RTS502?).

Originally Posted by BrewMonkey

Tote, I have a question for you about the Front Runner tracks you installed.

Do you know the relative 'size' of the track compared to the standard LR3 tracks? The reason I'm interested is that I want to get the FR rack and use their supplied tracks, then fit some Yakima landing pads and control towers to the tracks. I then want to attach these with appropriate clamps to the FR rack to effectively make a quick release system (like nwoods did on his LR3 with some Thule towers). I've tried to get the info from Front Runner themselves, but no luck yet. Yakima do an LR3 system, but I don't know if the track width is compatible. Any info you could provide would be most appreciated.

Cheers.

As you can see from the middle photo above the track is about the same width as the black cover strip. The slot for the bolt accomodates a 13mm bolt head and holds it captive. I believe the LR rails have a higher profile than the FR ones and are square shaped but I've never seen a vehicle up close with the LR rails fitted. If you have the full length rack (which I dont ) there are a set of legs that attach directly to the front mount points.
Hope this is of some use. If I can find the fitting instructions for the FR rack I'll scan it and put it up.
Regards,
Tote
Hope this is of some use

Asked for quote from TJM (Brisbane) to install Rhino roof racks and track

$717 3 heavey duty bars
$157 track
$120 install

Most (all) of the install cost is for the track.

Does the overall cost seem a little excessive?

Do you think it would be hard to fit the tracks youself?

Try Hannibal main office is in Brisbane, very good product, the best really...

I liked the Hannibal product but could not justify the extra cost, they rely on having LR rails fitted and when I started asking if Rola or another companies rails could be used they did not reply to my enquiry.
The Hannibal rack was about $1700 but they could reduce that cost to about $1500 with a special they were running. The LR rails were another $700.00 on top.
My Windcheetah rack which is similar in design except the rails go across the rack instead of down it was about $1500 installed with rails and a spare tyre carrier.
Regards,
Tote

Yep. expensive compaired to other products, but you get what ya pay for at the end of the day, and i suppose it all depends on what you can afford, and what use it will have.

I have just ordered the LR Lockable cross bars and the ski/snowboard attachment... I dont need anything for touring yet....

Anyone have this set up?

I will post some pics once installed...goes on day before good Friday...